Chris Thompson Joins Gladewater Loan Department

Chris Thompson, a Lending Officer, has recently joined the Austin Bank Gladewater office as Assistant Vice President in its Loan Department.

“We are pleased to welcome Chris, who has been lending for three years at our Gilmer office. We are excited about his enthusiasm, work ethic and desire to get involved in the community,” said Regional President Rick Waldrop. “Chris brings a solid banking background; and the citizens of Gladewater and Greg County will find Chris attentive and responsive to their banking needs.”

Thompson has been with Austin Bank since 2002. He has experience as a Teller, Credit Clerk, Loan Administration Assistant, and four years in the Central Loan Documentation Department.

Thompson, a life long Gladewater native, is a graduate of Gladewater High School and Kilgore College with an Associate Degree in Accounting. He also attended Stephen F. Austin State University, the Community Bankers Lending School, and is scheduled to graduate in February 2010 from LeTourneau University.

Thompson and his wife, Betsy, have on son, Mason.

We invite you to come by the Gilmer office and meet Chris. He will be happy to help you with your loan and deposit needs.

Austin Bank is a community bank with more than $1 Billion in assets. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Austin Bank serves the needs of East Texas families and businesses in 28 locations, 18 cities and nine counties. Austin Bank is locally owned and operated by the Austin Family who is celebrating 100 years of serving the banking industry. More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank’s website at www.austinbank.com.